Joe Amabile was eliminated on night one of Becca Kufrin’s Bachelorette season. Despite his early dismissal, he became a huge fan favorite, earning the nickname “Grocery Store Joe.” He finally found love with Serena Pitt on Season 7 of Bachelor In Paradise. Married life was going great for the couple until a recent health scare. Joe Amabile shared an update on his “tricky” brain surgery. Keep reading for more details.
Bachelor In Paradise Alum Shocked By Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Joe Amabile’s popularity on The Bachelorette led to him competing on Dancing With The Stars. He later shared a scary story of a time he almost killed his dance partner, Jenna Johnson. But now the reality star finds himself in a scary situation regarding his own life.
Like many celebrities, Joe Amabile has regular, elective MRIs as a preventative health measure. The MRIs usually don’t find anything, but offer peace of mind. Shockingly, the Bachelor In Paradise alum’s recent scans revealed an unexpected diagnosis. The doctors discovered a glioma, a type of brain tumor that can become malignant.
It was caught at a very early stage, leaving him with a great prognosis. But still, it was quite a shock for the couple, who are just a few months away from celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary.
Joe Amabile Shares ‘Tricky’ Brain Surgery Update
Joe Amabile, 40, was mentally and physically prepared to undergo brain surgery. He even cut his hair short to make it easier on the doctors to gain access. The reality star was supposed to have surgery today, July 28, but took to social media to reveal a “tricky” situation that kept him out of the OR.
He revealed that he was ready for surgery but it was pushed back after he changed hospitals. The new surgery date is next week. He mused over the “tricky” waiting game. On one hand, he said, he wanted to get it over with. But on the other hand, Joe Amabile wondered why he was in such a rush to have brain surgery.
He received a lot of support for his upcoming surgery. Many brain tumor survivors chimed in with encouragement. Check out some of the comments:
- “Think positive thoughts and know that you are not alone with this scare. You are just too dang sweet and likable for anything other than great news for you!”
- “Aug 19th will be one year anniversary since my craniotomy! The waiting is the absolute worst.”
- “You got this!!! my five-year-old grandson had a brain tumor”
- “it is nerve wracking because you want to get it over with and get back to your life. My tumor was the size of a baseball”
Joe Amabile will undergo brain surgery next week. Stay tuned for updates on his recovery.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger